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77 VALVES AND ACCESSORIES

Introduction to MESC Group 77.
1.

INTRODUCTION
Valves specified in group 77 cover most types and sizes required for the group's field,
refinery, chemical plant and utility piping systems, coherent with 'tubulars' and 'fittings'
specified in MESC groups 74 and 76 respectively.
Valves for special applications are coded in their relevant groups, e.g.:
- group 09, wellhead valves
- group 44, valves for LPG cylinders
- group 60, solenoid valves and control valves for process instrumentation
- group 61, vacuum and pressure relief valves for tanks
- group 80, valves for sanitary requirements
- group 90, valves for laboratory use
In these groups the different types of valves are grouped together in alphabetical
order, with the main body material and end connections at sub-group level followed by
a breakdown per material type for the trim and service application at sub-sub group
level.
Valve additional requirements are presented in section 5.
They reflect latest Shell policies and piping class requirements as well as present
capabilities of valve manufacturers.
Additional requirements which were used together with locally coded (dot 9) valves
have been removed, i.e.:
- SPE 77/132 for regular/full opening swing check valves to API 6D,
- SPE 77/163 for axial disc check valves to ASME B 16.34,
- SPE 77/164 for pressure balance piston shut-off valves,
- SPE 77/210 for valves in sub-sea service.
For detailed information refer to section five - Introduction to additional requirements.

2.

VALVE SELECTION
For guidance in selecting the appropriate valves for any particular service, reference
is made to 'design and engineering practice' publications DEP 31.38.01.12-gen and
DEP 31.38.01.15-gen.
These valves are incorporated in the MESC database.

3.

VALVE TYPES

3.1

ANGLE VALVES
The application of angle type globe valves is not recommended and they have
therefore not been included as a group standard with the exception of small size
needle type globe valves for instrumentation purposes.

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3.2

BALL VALVES
Ball valves are compact, have a positive shut-off and are easy to operate and
maintain. They are available as 'soft seated' and 'metal seated' valves, both with
'reduced' and 'full' bore.
A disadvantage of soft-seated ball valves is the restricted temperature rating because
of the polymers and elastomer seats and seals.
Metal-seated valves shall be used for temperature ranges exceeding the ranges
specified for soft-seated valves.

3.3

CAST-IRON AND DUCTILE IRON VALVES

For safety reasons cast-iron valves shall not be used.
A limited range of lined butterfly, diaphragm, ball and check valves with body
materials made of ductile iron ion are included in MESC.

3.4

CHECK VALVES
Check valves DN40 and smaller shall be of the ball type or piston type.
Check valves DN50 and larger shall be of the swing type or dual-plate type.

3.5

GATE VALVES AND GLOBE VALVES

Gate and globe (needle type) valves in the sizes DN40 and smaller are specified
in EN ISO 15761.
Globe (plug/ball type) valves are not available in sizes larger than DN 300.

3.6

HIGH PERFORMANCE BUTTERFLY VALVES

High performance butterfly valves (HPBV) are included as an alternative to gate and
ball valves, since lug and single flange HPBV offer space and weight savings. They
are available as 'soft seated, metal/soft' and 'metal seated'.
The recommended body styles are double flanged, lug and single flange.

3.7

PLUG VALVES
The selection and use of plug valves (i.e. pressure balanced and sleeve types)
and double plug isolation valves shall follow the requirements of the DEP manuals.

3.8

PRESSURE SEAL VALVES

Gate, globe and check valves with a pressure seal type bonnet/cover connection
offers in-line maintainability as well as reduced weight (compared with flanged
body/bonnet connections).
Pressure seal type valves shall be used for steam services in the ASME pressure
ratings 900 to 2500.

3.9

SLIM LINE GATE AND GLOBE VALVES

Gate and globe valves with a slim line body are single flanged and available in the
size range DN50 and smaller with a minimum pressure rating of ASME class 300. In
the higher-pressure ratings they offer space and weight savings as compared to the
traditional valves. However, these valves are not yet available in MESC.

VALVE DETAILS

4.1

BY-PASSES
A by-pass, when necessary, shall be fitted locally. If valves shall be supplied complete
with by-pass this shall be clearly specified in the requisition and/or purchase order.

4.2

FLANGES
Valves shall be supplied with drilled flanges as specified in the MESC buying
descriptions.

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FINISH OF FLANGE FACINGS

Flanged valves shall be executed with a smooth flange surface finish
(Ra 3.2-6.3 m), unless otherwise specified in the MESC buying description.

4.4

OUTSIDE AND INSIDE SCREW STEM TYPE VALVES

Valves with outside screw stem (gate and globe) are the preferred standard for the
group.

4.5

SPARE PARTS FOR VALVES

Spare parts for both valves and valve actuators shall be coded locally in sub groups
77.90 to 77.99. Valve actuators shall be coded in sub group 77.88.

4.6

FIRE-TESTED OR FIRE-SAFE DESIGNS

Normally fire safe or fire-tested valves shall be used. When valves have limitations,
this shall be clearly addressed and these valves shall not be used in locations that
may be exposed to a fire hazard.

5.

INTRODUCTION TO ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1

The additional requirements (SPEs) reflect the latest Shell policy and piping-class
requirements as well as the present capabilities of manufacturers.
For valves the following categories of additional requirements (SPEs) are available:
A

Additional requirements to the 'individual' valve design codes, e.g. BS, API,
ASME.

Requirements unique to a specific service.

C Requirements that cover testing, painting and coating.

D Requirements for sealing materials (gaskets, packing, O-rings).

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5.2

The breakdown per category is as follows:

5.2.1

I.

CATEGORY A:

Short Description

For Sizes

Design Code

SPE

1.

Ball valves

DN 8 to DN 400

BS 5351

77/100

2.

Gate, globe, check valves

DN100 and
smaller

ISO 15761

77/101

3.

Gate valves

DN50 and larger

ISO10434,
and API 600.

77/102

4.

Globe valves

DN50 to DN 400

BS 1873

77/103

5.

Check valves

DN50 to DN 600

BS 1868

77/104

6.

Gate, globe, globe stop

and check valves (copper
alloy)

DN8 to DN 80

BS 5154

77/105

7.

Butterfly valves
(resilient lined and soft
seated)

DN50 to DN900

API 609,
EN 593 or
MSS SP67

77/106

8.

Plug valves

DN15 to DN600

BS 5353

77/107

9.

Diaphragm valves

DN15 to DN300

EN 13397 and
BS 5156

77/108

10. Metal ball valves

DN 15 to DN400

ISO 17292

77/110

11. Ball valves

DN 50 and larger

ISO 14313 and

API SPEC 6D

77/130

12. Through conduit gate

valves

DN 50 and larger

ISO 14313 and

API SPEC 6D

77/131

13. Cancelled and removed

77/132

14. Dual plate check valves

DN50 and larger

API 594

77/133

15. Butterfly valves

(high performance, off-set
types)

DN40 and larger

API 609,
EN593, MSS
SP67, MSS
SP68 or mfr std

77/134

16. Safety/relief valves,

spring loaded,
pilot operated.

DN 25-200 inlets
DN 50-250 outlets

API 526

77/135

17. Incorporated in SPE 77/134

18. Rising stem non contact
ball valves

77/136
DN 50 and larger

ISO 14313
(API 6D)

77/140

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19. Gate, globe and check

valves (with pressure seal
or breech lock bonnet)

DN50 to DN 600

ASME B16.34

77/160

20. Gate, globe and check

valves (classes 1500,
2500 and 4500)

DN 15 to DN50

ASME B16.34

77/161

21. Gate, globe and ball

valves (mono flange slim-line body)

DN50 and smaller

MFR STD

77/162

22. Cancelled and removed

77/163

23. Cancelled and removed

77/164

24. Integral double block and

bleed valve assemblies.

DN50 and smaller

MFR STD

77/165

25. Integral double block and

bleed valve assemblies

DN80 to DN250

MFR STD

77/166

26. Ball valves and check

valves (lined).

DN15 to DN200

MFR STD

77/190

27. Ball valves,

(small bore, high
pressure).

DN15 to DN40

ASME B16.34

77/191

II.

Category B:

Short Description

SPE

1.

Valves in services below minus 50C

77/200

2.

Valves for vacuum service

77/201

3.

Valves in steam service

77/202

4.

Valves in hydrogen service

77/203

5.

Valves in Hydro Fluoric (HF) service

77/204

6.

Valves in oxygen service

77/205

7.

Valves in chlorine service

77/206

8.

Valves in ethylene oxide (EO) and 1,3 butadiene services

77/207

9.

Gate and globe valves with restricted gland packing

tolerances for specific service with tight fugitive emission
requirements.

77/208

10. Valves in services between zero and minus 50C

77/209

11. Cancelled and removed

77/210

12. Valve stem and stem adapter dimensions and bracket drilling
patterns for actuated quarter turn valves.

77/211

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III. Category C:
Short Description

SPE

1.

Spare

77/300

2.

Cancelled.

77/301

3.

Materials, examination and certification requirements for valves in

general services

77/302

4.

Materials, examination and certification requirements for valves in

special services

77/303

5.

Cancelled and removed. Now included in SPE 77/302

77/304

6.

Cancelled and removed. Now included in SPE 77/303

77/305

7.

Production testing of valves in low temperature services

77/306

8.

Production testing of valves in vacuum service

77/307

9.

Production testing of valves in hydrogen and wet Hydrogen

Sulphide (H2S) services.

77/308

10. Production testing of soft seated gate valves used for double
block and bleed service.

77/309

11. Painting and coating of valves.

77/310

12. Lining for valves

77/311

13. Industrial valves: Fugitive emission measurement,

classification system, qualification procedures and prototype
and production tests of valves.

77/312

14. Cladding overlays for valves

77/313

15. Spare

77/314

16. Auto catalytic (Electroless) Nickel Phosporus (ENP) plating of

sealing surfaces for corrosion resistant, wear or anti-galling
coating.

77/315

17. Cancelled and removed. Now included in SPE 77/315.

77/316

18. Spare

77/317

19. Spare

77/318

20. Spare

77/319

21. Cancelled and removed. Now included in SPE 77/302

77/320

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IV.

Category D:

Short Description

SPE

1.

Gaskets, metal grooved with a facing layer on both sides,

design to BS EN 1514 part 4 and prEN 12560-6.

85/100

2.

Graphite gaskets, flat sheets and rings, with or without stainless

steel insert(s), design to BS EN 1514-1 and PrEN 12560-1.

85/101

3.

Gaskets, flat ring, virgin PTFE with perforated steel insert

85/102

4.

Gaskets, spiral wound to BS EN 1514-2, BS EN 12560-2 and

ASME B 16.20

85/103

5.

Gaskets (rings and sheets), PTFE, reinforced with mineral filler(s)

85/104

6.

Cancelled (CAF and asbestos materials)

85/105

7.

Gaskets, fibre, nitrile rubber bonded

85/106

8.

Gaskets (rings and sheets), 100% (bi-axially) expanded PTFE

(ePTFE), rigid quality.

85/107

9.

Elastomeric gasket types (CR, NBR, IIR)

85/108

10. Gasket tape, 100% (bi-axiallly ) expanded PTFE

85/109

11. Available gasket and sealing materials

INF 85/115

12. Packing, recommended makes and styles

85/200

MESC additional requirements, are mandatory when referred to in a MESC

description.
A MESC description shall refer to only one specification from category "A".
To complete the MESC buying description one or more additional requirements from
categories B, "C" and/or D may be required (see example below).
A MESC description and all additional requirements referred to shall be considered as
a unit.

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Example:
A MESC description calls for mandatory additional requirements:
SPE 77/102, SPE 77/200, SPE 77/302, SPE 77/306, SPE 77/312 and SPE 85/103.
This means CATEGORIES:
A

SPE 77/102
GATE VALVE
BS 1414

SPE 77/200
VALVE SERVICES
BELOW MINUS 50C

SPE 77/302
MATERIALS
ACCEPTANCE REQ
SPE 85103
GASKET SPW
BS3381/ASME B16.20
SPE 77/306
PRODUCTION TESTING
LOW TEMP

SPE 77/312
FUGITIVE EMISSION
LEAK DETECTION

Whenever deviated from centrally coded standard buying descriptions and/or additional
requirements, the unique (dot 1) MESC number(s) shall not be used anymore and the
Principal shall create locally coded (dot 9) MESC number(s) instead.
However, as a good policy, adherence to the available standard description is essential to
obtain the full benefits of standardisation and procurement co-ordination.
Alternatively you may contact Shell Global Solutions International GSEM-1.